The Static and Dynamic Continuum Theory of Liquid Crystals

A Mathematical Introduction
1. Auflage 2004
ISBN: 978-0-7484-0896-2
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 372 Seiten, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 581 g

Reihe: Liquid Crystals Book Series

Given the widespread interest in macroscopic phenomena in liquid crystals, stemming from their applications in displays and devices. The need has arisen for a rigorous yet accessible text suitable for graduate students, whatever their scientific background. This book satisfies that need.
The approach taken in this text, is to introduce the basic continuum theory for nematic liquid crystals in equilibria, then it proceeds to simple application of this theory- in particular, there is a discussion of electrical and magnetic field effects which give rise to Freedericksz transitions, which are important in devices. This is followed by an account of dynamic theory and elementary viscometry of nemantics Discussions of backflow and flow-induced instabilities are also included. Smetic theory is also briefly introduced and summarised with some examples of equilibrium solutions as well as those with dynamic effects. A number of mathematical techniques, such as Cartesian tensors and some variational calculus, are presented in the appendices.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stewart, Iain W

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Magnetismus
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Physikalische Chemie Chemische Kristallographie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Angewandte Biologie Biomathematik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Festkörperphysik, Kondensierte Materie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Strömungslehre
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Oberflächen- und Grenzflächenphysik, Dünne Schichten
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Halbleiter- und Supraleiterphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Elektrizität, Elektrodynamik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Kontinuumsmechanik, Strömungslehre
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Mathematik für Ingenieure

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Static Theory of Nematics. Applications of Static Theory of Nematics. Dynamic Theory of Nematics. Applications of Dynamic Theory of Nematics. Theory of Smectics. Appendices.

Über Autor(innen)

Iain W. Stewart